Redcoats in the Classroom: The British Army's Schools for Soldiers and Their Children During the 19th Century

by Howard R. Clarke

This book tells the little known story of the Army's regimental and garrison schools established in 1812 to provide schooling for soldiers' children and subsequently for enlisted men, some almost 30 years before public money was first provided for elementary schools in England and Wales.

This is the first published work on the Army's schools during the 19th century for almost 50 years and the author takes a fresh approach, placing the narrative...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1912866471
• ISBN13: 9781912866472
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: Helion & Company
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"